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Hood Canal Bridge open...
L.B. Gilbert

Hood Canal Bridge to be kept open during summer weekends

WSDOT has changed its closure schedule of the Hood Canal Bridge with the goal of keeping it open for as much of the weekends as possible
4 years ago
Puget Sound weekend crime...
Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Skydiver dies after parachute clips tree and collapses in Mason County

A 33-year-old man was taking a skydiving class out of Kapowsin in Mason County on Saturday when his parachute clipped the top of a tree and collapsed, leading him to his death.
4 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

3 hurt in University Place when police car hit an SUV

A University Place Police Department vehicle collided with an SUV leaving three people injured Monday morning.
4 years ago
seattle summer weather...
Ted Buehner

How hot, dry will it get? A preview of the Seattle summer weather

The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center recently released the latest summer weather outlook for Seattle.
4 years ago
University Place School District sexual abuse...
Bill Kaczaraba

University Place School District settles sexual abuse case for $9.5M

The University Place School District agreed to pay $9.5 million to former students who allege they were sexually abused by a wrestling coach.
4 years ago
tolliver...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Accused Seattle mass shooter back in jail, awaiting trial

Tolliver will have to wear an ankle monitor as he goes to live with his grandmother before the trial next month. He did not have to post bail.
4 years ago
Seattle opera international talent...
Heather Bosch

Seattle Opera welcomes international talent to the stage

Seattle is known for raucous sports fans, high-tech workers, outdoor enthusiasts, and, increasingly, young, international opera talent.
4 years ago
Image: Public Health - Seattle and King County has reported a confirmed measles case at Sea-Tac Air...
L.B. Gilbert

Child diagnosed with measles visited Seattle, Pike Place Market

A child in King County has been diagnosed with measles, a highly contagious disease, and visited multiple locations around Seattle.
4 years ago
PLU groped students...
L.B. Gilbert

Man who allegedly groped PLU students charged with burglary, assault

A man who allegedly broke into dorms at PLU and groped female students on May 14 is back in custody Friday.
4 years ago
Bob Ferguson AG fined...
L.B. Gilbert

WA AG, DSHS fined additional $122K in neglect case

The AG was fined an additional $122,000 in attorney’s fees, on top of the $200,000 fine, for withholding evidence in a continuing lawsuit.
4 years ago
L.B. Gilbert

Pilot: ‘I couldn’t ask for a better outcome’ after plane crashes in Elliott Bay

The FAA begins an investigation into what caused a small seaplane to crash into Elliott Bay Thursday afternoon.
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

AAA expects Memorial Day weekend to be among the busiest ever in the country

AAA is projecting Memorial Day weekend will be among the busiest ever in the country to kick off the summer.
4 years ago
apartment fire lynnwood...
Julia Dallas, KIRO 7 News

Families impacted after massive apartment fire in Lynnwood

The apartment, on the 15700 block of 44th Avenue West, suffered damage to four units after an active fire in the attic and roof.
4 years ago
Tukwila police investigate shooting at party. (KIRO 7)...
KIRO 7 News Staff

3 injured in shooting at party in Tukwila

Tukwila police are investigating after three men were injured in a shooting at a party early Saturday.
4 years ago
somers Snohomish County fentanyl...
Kate Stone

Snohomish County combats fentanyl crisis with new $1.4 million plan

Snohomish County's Executive Dave Somers is rolling out a new plan to fight back against the fentanyl crisis.
4 years ago
man shot by Everett police...
Bill Kaczaraba

Police investigate shooting death of man killed in Everett

A man shot at sheriff’s deputies in north Everett, leading to a brief manhunt that ended with him apparently shot to death.
4 years ago
blue origin bezos nasa...
Frank Sumrall

Bezos’ Blue Origins wins NASA bid to build lunar lander for astronauts

Jeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin will be leading the team building the most environmentally friendly astronaut capsule ever.
4 years ago
disaster relief crabbers fishers...
L.B. Gilbert

More than $220 Million in disaster relief coming to crabbers, salmon fishers

Crabbers and salmon fishers in Washington State and Alaska will be receiving more than $220 million in federal disaster relief funds for the canceled crabbing and fishing season.
4 years ago
Road Rage highway violence...
Sam Campbell

King County sees uptick in highway violence this year

The Washington State Patrol says King County has had 17 shootings on its highways just this year.
4 years ago
seattle dog owner...
Heather Bosch

Seattle crowned as dog poop capital, pet owners among worst in nation

Seattle's pet parents ranked among the worst in the country, according to the website Dog Advisory Council's newest study.
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Seattle FIFA World Cup logo unveiled in anticipation for 2026

In 3 years’ time, the Emerald City will be packed with soccer fans from across the globe as the 2026 World Cup gets underway.
4 years ago
stuck in traffic...
Bill Kaczaraba

5-1-1 traveler alert number is now a thing of the past

Washington state has decided to discontinue the traveler alert 5-1-1 phone number.
4 years ago
(Photo from KIRO 7)...
Deedee Sun, KIRO 7 News

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ discovered in drinking water all over Washington

Toxic “forever chemicals” discovered in drinking water all over Washington have forced several communities to find an alternative source.
4 years ago
biden seattle homelessness...
Frank Sumrall

Biden to provide federal aid for Seattle to combat homelessness

The Seattle homelessness crisis will get some help from the Biden administration to get more people into housing over the next two years.
4 years ago